A red Ford Mustang veered off a major highway in Michigan on Monday, only to land on a nearby house’s roof.
The car, which was travelling at roughly 60mph, veered across all lanes on the eastbound side of Interstate 69 in Shiawassee County, Michigan, according to witnesses. The driver, who suffered a medical problem, soon lost total control of the car, drove through several bushes and trees, and crashed through a fence and yard before ending up teetering on top of the house.
The building, approximately 20 miles north-east of Lansing, is next to a hill, with the roof nearly at ground level, according to the Argus-Press of Owosso.
The driver, who was alone in the car, was treated for low blood sugar, according to the Michigan state police, and was transported to hospital.
Joyce Kingsley, 83, whose roof became a makeshift parking lot, told the Associated Press that she heard a “kaboom”. She initially assumed the noise indicated extreme weather conditions had set in.
“I was just watching TV inside. I had it up pretty loud – but this was much louder,” Kingsley said.
She plans to put a tarp over the damaged roof until it can be fixed, and said “it could’ve been a lot worse … I’m glad everyone is all right.” The car was rolled off the roof before being removed from the scene.
Trooper Ben Rowell added: “The driver is extremely lucky.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
